Tags: archetypes
Keywords:
- new beginnings
- innocence
- freedom
- spontaneity
- potential
Element: Air
Planet: Uranus
Zodiac: Aquarius
Related Archetypes:
The Jester/ Joker The Trickster The Hero The Outlaw The Sage/ Savior
Psychology:
From a Jungian perspective, the Fool archetype represents “unpotentiated future” and the potential for personal growth and transformation. It’s an archetype of innocence, boundary-crossing, and the capacity to live a more playful and joyful life, free from the constraints of societal expectations. The Fool often appears as a figure who challenges the status quo and brings about unexpected chaos, which can lead to renewal and new possibilities.
Examples:
Merry and Pippin from Lord of the Rings
Forrest Gump
Michael Scott from The Office